Speaker Kirk Cox on Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax

Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Kirk Cox released the following statement Saturday on Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax:

“There are multiple, serious credible allegations of sexual assault against Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax. I deeply respect the principle of due process and believe that the gravity of this situation demands prudence and deliberation, but the Lt. Governor has clearly lost the trust and confidence of the people of Virginia. His ability to serve has been permanently impaired and, at this point, it is in the best interests of the Commonwealth for him to resign.”